The hormone erythropoietin is produced and secreted
A) by shifting of production away from making stem cells.
B) in response to stimulation of the rate of cell division in erythroblasts.
C) by the spleen.
D) by the bone marrow.
E) during hypoxic conditions.
E) during hypoxic conditions.
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A) integumentary B) muscular C) skeletal D) nervous E) endocrine
The physical process by which a single animal cell separates into two cells is called
A) cytosis. B) mitosis. C) cytokinesis. D) phoresis. E) meiosis.
Define osteon
A) An osteon is the functional unit of spongy bone. B) An osteon is the functional unit of compact bone. C) An osteon is the structural unit of spongy bone. D) An osteon is functional unit of trabecular bone. E) An osteon is the nest that an osteocyte occupies.
Erythropoietin is released to stimulate platelet production in response to inadequate amounts of oxygen in the blood
Indicate whether the statement is true or false